We have lost a ton of great performers of late. I somehow missed the recent passing of Dan Hicks, one of my very favorites. Dan started off as a drummer, joined the Charlatans and finally fronted his own band, the Hot Licks. Dry, droll, acerbic and occasionally drunk, he had a unique, sophisticated sound that drew heavily on gypsy jazz.

He was one of a kind and his music and presence will be sorely missed.

From King Curtis & Champion Jack Dupree Live from Montreux June 17th
1971 with Cornell Dupree on guitar, Jerry Jemmott on bass and Oliver
Jackson on drums. Filmed two months before King Curtis' tragic death.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

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